Head of HR

We are recruiting a Head of HR for a manufacturer client of hygiene products for babies, women, and adults. The position is for a mid-sized production site in the Bautzen area, Germany.

• Overall responsibility for the smooth execution of all operational and strategic HR matters at the site with approx. 450 employee
• Promotion and implementation of new concepts in employee motivation, development, retention, and health with the overarching goal of strengthening the company culture
• Constructive and trustful cooperation with the works council and other social partners
• Introduction and implementation of global HR initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures within the HR function
• Development of the personnel budget with relevant stakeholders and accountability for adherence to it
• Degree in Human Resources Management or a comparable qualification
• At least 5 years of broad-based HR experience in a manufacturing company, ideally with corporate environment exposure
• Solid knowledge of labor law and social security regulations
• An open, proactive personality with strong listening skills
• Interpersonal sensitivity and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across all areas of the business while contributing to a positive company culture
• Fluent German and English skills (both written and spoken)
• Ideally, experience in a collective bargaining environment
• An attractive compensation package including a variable component and additional benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Company car for private use
• Work-life balance and family friendliness thanks to flexible working hours and occasional home office opportunities